Fire Rated Glass

Fire rated glass also called fire rated glazing, used for windows or glass panels within buildings, can withstand exposure to fire and heat. Fire resistant glass is supplied with varying levels of protection which are measured to defined time periods, normally 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes. Structural fire protection measures include integrating fire safety into the design of a building. When builders and designers work with fire safety in mind, they should use fire resistant materials to help prevent fires from starting or slowing down their progression when they do start. Structural fire protection includes fire curtains, doors, glass, and shutters, and these materials and fittings are regularly integrated into a building design. Building Fire Safety products must meet each countries or regions building codes and approvals and are tested to determine each products fire resistance rating. When it comes to finding the latest passive fire protection products choose Fire Safety Search.